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Don't be afraid of the Jubilee: why you don't need to Skip Rome in 2025

Jubilee: Skipping Rome to return in 2026? Short answer: No :)

There is a growing wave of concern about the upcoming start of the Jubilee in Rome, with many would-be travelers intending to skip it altogether because of the added numbers of visitors during the entire period. Wait, what’s the Jubilee again? If you’re one of those tourists who doesn’t know, the Jubilee is one of […]

by C. P.
September 23, 2024
The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center, The city center

Where did Sts. Peter and Paul live in Rome? A guide by From Home to Rome

Rome in the footsteps of Sts. Peter and Paul

Every year on June 29th, the city of Rome celebrates its patron saints: St. Peter and St. Paul. These two apostles are revered not only as the founding fathers of the Catholic Church, but also as enduring symbols of courage and martyrdom. We talked about the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul a few […]

by C. P.
June 25, 2024
Piazza Venezia area

What is the Jubilee and how it will impact your holidays in Rome in 2025

What is a Jubilee, and why is it impacting Rome?

Visitors over the past few weeks may have noticed an upsurge in construction works in the city center, along with billboards celebrating “Roma per il giubileo”, Rome for the Jubilee. What is the Jubilee, and why is it important to know? Jubilee: what’s in a word First off, let’s talk basics: we are probably used […]

by C. P.
February 21, 2024
Vatican Area, Vatican Area, Vatican Area, Vatican Area, Vatican Area, Vatican Area

Easter celebrations in Rome, what to do in the city and what is going to be closed during the holiday

Easter in Rome: what to know, what to do… and what to eat!

A smaller affair than Christmas, Easter celebrations are still a momentous occasion for Italians around the world, and Rome is especially invested in this holiday. This year’s festivities, re-calculated according to the Catholic calendar (it must be the first Sunday after the Easter full moon, which is the first full moon on or after March […]

by C. P.
April 3, 2023
Churches, Churches, Churches, Churches, Churches, Churches, Churches, Churches, Churches, Churches, Colosseum area

The Vatican secret archeological site and how to visit: a guide by From Home to Rome

Hidden Vatican: the “Scavi” and how to visit them

As you plan your travel to Rome, you’ll have surely considered devoting part of your trip to the exploration of the Vatican area: St. Peter’s Basilica, with the Vatican Museums and – of course – the Sistine Chapel. This is on every tourist’s “must do”, after all, and there’s little deviation from the rule. At […]

by C. P.
November 7, 2022
Catacombs

How to book tickets for the Pantheon in Rome

How to visit the Pantheon in Rome, post-Covid

It was just a while ago when visiting the Pantheon used to be a breeze: you walked right into the door and at the very most you could find a little bottleneck by the entrance where people assembled, unsure whether to ask for a ticket or an audioguide. Unfortunately, Covid hit and things were never […]

by C. P.
October 24, 2022
Pantheon area

Borromini for free walking tour in Rome as recommended by From Home to Rome - rental estate agency

Borromini works you can see for free in Rome

Over the past few days, the first half of the massive renovation works involving the church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza were unveiled – even though they’re still ongoing, they are a very good signal for the city, as this Baroque masterpiece had been closed for 5 years, since it was partly damaged by the terrible […]

by C. P.
October 4, 2021
Navona area, San Giovanni area, Via Giulia area

Festa de noantri parade in San Cosimato, Trastevere, 2019 - From Home to Rome religious celebrations traditional festivals in Rome

Trastevere’s religious festival: la Festa de’ noantri

A centuries-old celebration returns this month (although with a few changes in its programming due to anti-Covid measures) and it’s an unmissable one: the Festa de’ noantri. Festa de’ noantri: what’s in a name Since time immemorial, Trastevere residents have taken pride in their relative distance from Rome’s old city. The area was initially known […]

by C. P.
July 14, 2021
Trastevere area, Trastevere area, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome, What's On in Rome

The most beautiful medieval cloisters in Rome as recommended by rental agency From Home to Rome

Five medieval cloisters in Rome: enjoy a secret side to the city

While Rome hides its medieval buildings very well (the Baroque and Renaissance palazzos much more obvious and ubiquitous), that doesn’t mean you can’t explore this part of its unique architecture. Many buildings in the historic center are medieval but looking at them from the outside you would not be able to recognize, hidden […]

by C. P.
June 30, 2021
Off the beaten path, Off the beaten path

Monuments into cemeteries? It happens in Rome

In all of Italy, the month of November is traditionally dedicated to the remembrance of each family’s dearly departed. The whole country comes together to commemorate those who have passed, particularly during the local “Day of the Dead”, at the very start of the month. However, taking a meditative walk into one of Rome’s cemeteries […]

by C. P.
November 10, 2020
Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101, Rome 101

Churches

Jubilee: Skipping Rome to return in 2026? Short answer: No :)

Rome in the footsteps of Sts. Peter and Paul

What is a Jubilee, and why is it impacting Rome?

Easter in Rome: what to know, what to do… and what to eat!

Hidden Vatican: the “Scavi” and how to visit them

How to visit the Pantheon in Rome, post-Covid

Borromini works you can see for free in Rome

Trastevere’s religious festival: la Festa de’ noantri

Five medieval cloisters in Rome: enjoy a secret side to the city

Monuments into cemeteries? It happens in Rome

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